| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $215.69 | 5.187% | $226.8778 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.79 | 11.644% | $16.5121 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.50 | 3.556% | $134.105 | $134.11 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.71 | 3.826% | $14.2345 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.90 | 3.624% | $30.9836 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.55 | 4.298% | $89.2269 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.40 | 9.506% | $265.4425 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.54 | $777.3824 | $777.38 | $777.45 | $777.30 | |